Laura Ellis
Who is Laura Ellis?
Laura Ellis is Head of Technology Forecasting at the BBC, a technologist, journalist and keynote speaker on AI and emerging technology.
What are Laura Ellis’s main achievements?
Laura Ellis has built her career at the intersection of journalism and technology, working across radio, TV and online news. She led two regional news and current affairs teams through major digital change, establishing the BBC’s first end-to-end digital newsroom and reshaping how stories were produced and delivered.
In her current role as Head of Technology Forecasting, Laura focuses on ensuring the BBC can make the most of emerging technologies, with a focus on ethics, personalised and automated journalism, machine learning, generative AI and media provenance. A popular speaker, Laura helps organisations and audiences understand how to onboard AI responsibly, manage technological change and lead teams through periods of rapid innovation.
What kind of topics does Laura Ellis cover at events?
- Artificial intelligence, emerging technology, machine learning and generative AI – Laura explains what these technologies mean in practice and how organisations can use them effectively.
- Leadership and managing technological change – Laura explores how leaders can guide teams through digital transformation and foster confidence in new tools.
- Disinformation, deepfakes and data ethics – Laura examines the risks of synthetic media and data misuse and how to build trust in information.
- Personalised and automated journalism and media provenance – Laura discusses the future of content creation, distribution and verification in a world of AI-driven media.
If you want Laura Ellis to cover something specific, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Evolve today.
Why should you hire Laura Ellis for your next event?
Laura Ellis brings frontline newsroom experience together with strategic technology foresight, making complex AI and media topics accessible and relevant. Her focus on ethics, leadership and practical adoption helps organisations navigate technological change with confidence.
How to hire Laura Ellis for your next event?
Book BBC technology leader Laura Ellis with Evolve for your next event.
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